Samantha & Raje | Romantic Toronto Engagement Session at Alexander Muir Gardens

Samantha and Raje are tying the knot this weekend, and I could not be more excited for them! This beautiful couple was such a joy to photograph during their engagement session at Alexander Muir Gardens in Toronto.

Nestled in the heart of midtown Toronto, Alexander Muir Gardens is a hidden gem for engagement photos. With its lush greenery, stone pathways, and romantic archways, it creates a timeless and elegant backdrop that feels like stepping into a fairytale. It’s one of my favorite spots for couples who want a mix of natural beauty and architectural charm in their engagement pictures.

When Samantha arrived in her stunning red dress, I was in absolute awe—the bold color popped beautifully against the garden’s greenery and added such vibrance to the photos. Her chic pixie haircut gave her look a modern, stylish edge. Raje’s crisp white shirt and beige pants created the perfect balance to Samantha’s bold red dress, and together they radiated sophistication and charm.

Their love story is just as beautiful as their session. Having met back in high school in Jamaica, Samantha and Raje’s relationship has blossomed into a true lifelong romance. Photographing them felt natural and effortless—the way they laughed together and embraced each pose I suggested made my job so easy. Their connection shines through in every image.

I can’t wait to capture their wedding day and continue telling their love story through my lens. Engagement sessions like this remind me why I love being a Toronto wedding and engagement photographer—each couple brings their own energy, style, and story to the shoot, making every session unique and unforgettable.

If you would like to book me for your 2025 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

If you would like to book me for your 2025 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Thank you for joining me for another edition of the blog!
Wishing you a beautiful rest of your day — and who knows, maybe our paths will cross someday... or better yet, we’ll get to create something beautiful together.

With gratitude,
– Karimah

Luna and Michael's Crystal Garden Engagement Shoot at Preto Loft

Hello Hello Hello!

Welcome to another blog post on my website. I am always so excited when I get a chance to post here.

Engagement photo shoots have a way of capturing the essence of a couple's love and personalities, freezing those beautiful moments in time. Recently, I had the privilege of documenting an engagement photo shoot that was nothing short of being simply gorgeous. This particular shoot took place at the lovely Preto loft when they had their “Crystal Garden” setup. The studio had a luxurious arrangement adorned with lush greenery and elegant chandeliers. For those seeking for this setup for their own shoot, unfortunately Preto Loft has already taken it down (as it was a temporary feature) however Preto Loft has always been an amazing place for me to shoot at. I simply love the quality of light that hits the studio on bright sunny days. I do feel so lucky however that we got to do the shoot here with the “Crystal Garden” backdrop and I do hope they return it in the future because it is just chic!

My clients were a stylish couple and I genuinely enjoyed working with them. This was definitely one of my favourite shoots to have covered this year. I am grateful they chose me to document their engagement shoot and wish them a most beautiful wedding ahead!

If you would like to book me for your 2024 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Until next time thank you for joining me on another blog post! I hope to see you back here! or better yet that we get to work together!

-Karimah

If you would like to book me for your 2024 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Sinit and Alex's Springtime Engagement Shoot at Rosetta McClain Gardens and Guild Park

Hello and welcome back to another blog post of mine! Today am showcasing the engagement shoot of Sinit and Alex!

I get to cover their wedding this summer and I am very much looking forward to it! We did their e-shoot at two of my favourite photoshoot locations in Scarborough; Rosetta McClain Gardens and Guild Park! Honestly one can never go wrong with having an engagement shoot at these gorgeous locations in the east end! Having studied Landscape architecture for my bachelor’s degree I am always in awe of these two well cared for spaces. These unique outdoor attractions are just a delight to visit and its so lovely to see so many visitors (including many photographers and their clients) taking advantage of all that they have to offer. I highly recommend! I always feel the need to speak on and write about the value of these spaces as I find development in the city today is way too focused on churning out overpriced shoe box condos whilst giving little thought to public spaces and greenery. I want to advocate for more well designed public spaces like these in the city because they are definitely needed!

A little bit about this couple: Sinit is of Eritrean Canadian Heritage (My people yay!) and Alex of Ecuadorian Canadian Heritage! They have been together for a long time (I believe since high school) and I can’t wait to see the beautiful coming together of cultures on their wedding day!

This e-shoot has me reminiscing about beautiful spring time! The couple were easy going and super fun to work with. I have to say the shoot flowed like a beautiful spring day! Some of the beautiful features of Rosetta McClain Park include the historical ruins and the lovely stone waterfall. I also love the long walkway that makes for amazing photos. At Guild Park there is the famous grand stage and so many other ornate features around the grounds that make it a must visit when you are in Scarborough!

One thing I love doing for my couples is providing them with a slideshow of their engagement photos to display at their wedding if they wish! I always find it to be something guests love to look at and am just about to send these guys their slideshow! Can’t wait for the summer to come around!

If you would like to book me for your 2023 Wedding, Engagement or Event then get in touch HERE!

Thank you for stopping by and spending a part of your precious day looking through my blog post. I am always honoured and grateful!

I hope to see you back here, or even better in person as we work together!

Until next time have a great one!

If you would like to book me for your 2023 Wedding, Engagement or Event then get in touch HERE!